The latest edition of ANU Reporter magazine is out now. Keep an eye out for free copies around campus to read about how astro detectives solved an out-of-this-world murder mystery, or how the worlds of dance, drag and science collided to explain Kangaroo behaviour. Too cold to venture out for a magazine? Read ANU Reporter online.

Charlotte Young  Photo: supplied.

For Charlotte Young, learning sign language is empowering. As the President and co-founder of the Auslan Club at ANU, Young has helped to create a space dedicated to sharing Deaf language and culture.

Established by Young, in conjunction with academic Dr Gemma King and other likeminded students, the ANU Auslan club provides free sign language lessons.

Each member of the club has their own reasons for learning Auslan — including those who have siblings with hearing loss, as well as someone with a desire to be a better swim coach for deaf students.

Read more: A sign for good

Female cosmetician injecting Botox. Photo: Vitalij Sova/alamy.com

It only takes a few minutes scrolling through TikTok for the obsession with looking youthful to reach your personal orbit — from claims Gen Z are ageing like “old milk” to children as young as 10 buying expensive anti-ageing creams from Sephora.

While it may be easy to pin this seeming vanity on social media, Associate Professor Neil Jeyasingam, a psychiatrist from ANU, says there is another societal factor at play. Trigger warning: it involves the pandemic.

Read more: Gen Z and looking young

Victoria Thomas. Photo: Dave Fanner/ANU

During the Covid-19 pandemic, frontline workers were called on to make countless life-or-death decisions every day. Sometimes, having to do things they understood to be a requirement of their job, but that went against how they’d act under their own volition.

The profound suffering that can occur when someone is forced to make impossible choices that conflict with their core values has a name: moral injury. And Thomas believes it needs our urgent attention.

Read more: Moral injuries

Selina Walker.  Photo: supplied.

Thursday 18 July, 4-5.30pm 

Selina Walker, proud Ngunnawal woman, emerging elder, and proud granddaughter of Senior Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea OAM and will deliver the ANU Reconciliation Lecture 2024. 

Selina was awarded 2024 ACT Local Hero and is a Co-Chair of the ACT Reconciliation Council and a member of the Victims of Crime Justice Committee. A reception will be hosted from 5-5.30pm, allowing networking time.  

Register now: Reconciliation lecture

Wednesday 31 July, 2-4pm 

ANUSA will be offering free migration workshops, hosted by qualified lawyers, for students concerned about the recent change in graduation dates to March-April 2025. These workshops will provide guidance on visas, including permanent migration. Whether you need advice on applying for a new visa, your student visa is nearing expiration, or you are interested in exploring visa options after graduation, these sessions are here to help. 

Register now: ANUSA migration workshops 

Thursday 4 July,6-7pm 

Join us for the memorial lecture in honour of Emeritus Professor Will Steffen, one of Australia’s most influential and respected climate scientists.  

Will left a significant legacy at ANU, as the former Director of ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society, and the Inaugural Director of ANU Climate Institute. The inaugural lecture will be delivered by Professor Dr Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam. 

Register now: Will Steffen lecture

The Student Safety and Wellbeing Committee advises the Council on managing student safety and wellbeing at the University. Their work aligns with the ANU Strategic Plan and the committee addresses issues such as sexual assault and harassment. The Charter of the Committee provides for:

- Up to three ANU students (diverse in representation; and not members of Council) at least one of whom must be a resident in ANU student accommodation at the time of appointment.

- Appointments being made for 'up to one year' with possibility of reappointment.

To facilitate the appointment, the University is pleased to call on behalf of the Council for EOls from ANU students who wish to be considered for appointment to the Committee.

What is the role of a member of this Committee of Council?

Members, bound by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, represent the interests of the University, first and foremost, in order to assist Council to make decisions about student safety and wellbeing as part of its responsibility to govern the ANU.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities of the Committee are listed in Section 5 of the Charter.

Eligibility & Process

The opportunity to join the Committee as a member is open for any currently enrolled ANU student. Students who wish to nominate are invited to address their EOI to the Chancellor of the ANU by email to director.governance@anu.edu.au. The email should include:

- A Curriculum Vitae (no more than two pages);

- One page pitch explaining suitability for the role with reference to the Committee’s objectives; and

- A note that indicates whether they are currently residing in a student residence on campus.

Applications will be open from Tuesday 2 July and close at COB on Tuesday 16 July 2024.

More information: Student Safety and Wellbeing Committee of Council

While discussions with community childcare providers are ongoing, we have provided an updated summary of the project's currant status and information on when you can expect further updates.

Learn more: Childcare FAQs

The 2024 ANU Student Research Conference (SRC) is now accepting 250-word abstract submissions from students based on coursework research completed at ANU. 

The SRC is the university's annual research conference for undergraduate (including Honours) and Masters (coursework) students. It is a multidisciplinary event that invites students from all academic disciplines to present their research. The conference also features a variety of workshops and other events designed to inspire and engage student attendees with research-related conversations, initiatives, and opportunities at the undergraduate level and beyond. 

Submission closes Wednesday 31 July 2024 at 11:59pm.

Learn more: Student Research Conference 

Do you know a Canberran that inspires you? Chances are you do. Nominations for the 2025 Australian of the Year awards are now open. By putting someone forward, your nomination shows the efforts of a fellow Australian have not gone unnoticed. It only takes one nomination to elevate their voice, help them access more support or give them the recognition they deserve. There are four award categories – Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Australia’s Local Hero. 

Nominations close at midnight on 31 July 2024.  

Nominate now: Australian of the Year 

Applications are now open for the National Industry PhD Program. This program will support PhD candidates to undertake industry-focused research projects and learn how to translate their research into commercialisation outcomes. Gain financial support and set yourself up to work at the interface of research and industry. 

Applications close Monday 12 August. 

Apply now: PhD program

The University is currently seeking a nurse practitioner and doctors to join the ANU Medical Centre to provide health services for students. It is key that applicants have a strong interest in caring for students and young adults. Applications for Nurse Practitioner will close on 14 July 2024 and recruitment for doctors is ongoing. 

Apply now: Nurse position 

Apply now: Doctor position

We have a special giveaway for the Meet the Author event with Brigitta Olubas and Susan Wyndham on Tuesday 16 July, 6-7pm. Enter this giveaway for a chance to win one of two copies of Hazzard and Harrower: The Letters and have the opportunity to have your copy signed on the night.    

The competition closes at noon AEDT on Friday 12 July.   

Enter now: Meet the Author Student Giveaway 

If you are dealing with a personal or university-related issues, including distress related to the conflict in Gaza and Israel, the University encourages you to seek support through the ANU Student Safety and Wellbeing team by emailing student.wellbeing@anu.edu.au or calling 02 6125 2211, Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm.

You can also visit our Urgent Support page for a list of 24/7 and crisis support options.